Firearm scope alignment method and tool

ABSTRACT

A firearm scope alignment tool and method of use. An alignment tool may have a guide component, which may be located at the buttstock end of a firearm, may have a light source component, which may be positioned on the distal side of a scope and oriented into the scope, and may have a lens component, which may be positioned on the proximal side of the scope. The lens and light source may magnify and project the reticle of the scope onto the guide component, which may allow the scope to be adjusted in order to position the reticle such that the vertical line of the reticle is parallel to the bisecting plane of the firearm, as indicated by the guide component.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional PatentApplication Ser. No. 62/477,018, filed Mar. 27, 2017, the entirecontents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND

When using a rifle or other firearm with a scope, the scope must beproperly aligned such that it is square with the rifle in order to allowa user to accurately target the rifle. Specifically, the vertical partof the crosshairs or reticle should be placed so that it is perfectlyparallel to a bisecting plane of the rifle, and such that the horizontalline is placed normal to the bisecting plane.

Certain tools for alignment of a firearm scope exist. For example, U.S.Pat. No. 8,745,914, for a “Telescopic Sight Ring Mounts Alignment Tool,”discloses a scope eye-piece mounted alignment tool which a user can makeuse of by setting it in front of the scope, aligning it with thevertical reticle, and attaching it with an elastic band. The tool willhave a pointer on the bottom. Then, the user may rotate the scope withinthe ring mounts, until the pointer points to the center line of the bore(or the center of the rifle, as the case may be).

However, there may be problems with using this tool and method. Inparticular, if the reticle is not in the center of the scope when theuser adjusts it, the user will end up adjusting the scope so that thereticle is no longer square (i.e. such that the vertical line of thereticle is no longer parallel to the bisecting plane) by using such amethod. This will cause further difficulties for the user.

Another example of an alignment tool is the WHEELER ENGINEERINGPROFESSIONAL RETICLE LEVELING SYSTEM. This system includes two machinedaluminum level housings calibrated to their integrated levels. To makeuse of the system, the user attaches the first level, the “barrel clamplevel,” to the barrel of a firearm, and attaches the second, smaller“reference level” to a flat surface perpendicular to the vertical axisof the gun (such as the scope base, the bottom half of the ring, oranother flat surface). The user then rotates the gun until the referencelevel is aligned. The user then adjusts a tuning adjustment knob on thebarrel clamp level until its level is centered to match the referencelevel. At this point, the barrel clamp level is calibrated to the axisof the firearm. The scope is then installed loosely, with the referencelevel placed on top of the scope's turret cap, and the scope is rotateduntil the reference level is aligned with the barrel clamp level. Thescope is then secured in place.

There are also problems with using this tool and its associated method.Specifically, because this tool makes use of bubble levels (one for thescope, and one for the firearm), use of this tool can be highlysusceptible to human error. The user will have to accurately read thebubbles in the bubble levels (which can often be imprecise) and willhave to hold both the rifle and the scope steady. In this case, humanerror can compound on itself, because both the rifle and the scope willhave their own independent levels which are aligned against one another.

Another example of an alignment tool is the EXD ENGINEERING VERTICALRETICLE instrument. This instrument incorporates a spirit level that maybe used to center the scope of a firearm over the bore, and may show the“off vertical” position of a vertical crosshair.

To make use of the system, a user may first choose a vertical referenceline which may be easily and clearly viewed through the scope (such as adoor frame, or an object that has been deliberately set up as areference such as a weight hanging from a vertical string). The user maythen use the instrument to ensure that the firearm is held in a levelposition on sandbags or in a gun rest. The user may then loosen thescrews of the scope rings so that the scope may be rotated within therings, and loosen the thumb screw on the instrument slightly so that thebarrel V-block and the scope V-block position settings of the instrumentcan be adjusted. The user may then place the instrument onto the barrelof the firearm aligned with the scope, such that the flat portion of theinstrument (with the slot in the center) covers the eyepiece of thescope. The user may then slowly tilt the firearm slightly from side toside until the bubble is centered exactly between the calibration marksof the level vial of the instrument. The user may then view the verticalreference line they have chosen through the scope of the firearm, and inthat way determine if the scope has been correctly aligned or if thescope needs to again be adjusted.

The problem with using this tool is that it relies on sighting a distantstandard in order to properly align the scope of the firearm. If theuser chooses an incorrect standard, or a standard that they think iscorrectly aligned but which is not correctly aligned, the user mayimproperly sight the firearm. (For example, suppose that the user hangsa small weight from a vertical string from the ceiling of their house inorder to create a standard from which they can align their scope.Suppose also that there is an air vent provided in a location where exitair from a heater or air conditioner can push on the vertical string.The vertical string may be skewed to one side while the air vent isactive, skewing the alignment of the scope.) The tool also requires theuser to keep the gun level, which may be impractical in some instances.

Another example of a scope alignment tool is the ARISAKA DEFENSE OPTICLEVELER. This tool is formed from a small rectangular base plate havinga grooved section that extends from one side of the plate to the other,and an angular wedge that is configured to fit within the groovedsection of the plate. The angular wedge is formed at a shallow angle(specifically around 11 degrees). The grooved section of the base plateis formed such that one end is located at a higher elevation than theother, with the difference between the two ends of the groove being suchthat the groove has a steeper angle than the angular wedge in thevertical direction.

To use the tool, the base plate is placed under the scope of a rifle, onthe Picatinny rail (or, if possible, on the one-piece mount) of therifle, such that the base plate sits just below the turret cluster ofthe scope, and such that the groove faces to the side of the plate. Thewedge then is inserted into the groove from the side of the base plate,on the side of the groove having a lower depth. As the wedge engages thebase plate, the top of the wedge rises upwards, contacting the turretcluster of the scope and automatically leveling it.

While this tool is small and quite simple, it can often be inadequate.For example, the tool essentially requires that the mount of the rifleextend for the entire length of the scope; optimally, this mount shouldbe a Weaver-type or Picatinny-type rail. While the tool is advertised asbeing usable with some one-piece mounts, it may not be usable with allsuch mounts. The tool also requires that the reticle be at a perfectlevel inside the scope in order for the user to make use of the tool toproperly position the scope; sometimes, this is not the case, meaningthat in such instances (which may not be immediately clear) the tool maybe of limited use.

Another example of a scope alignment tool is the BADGER ORDNANCE DEADLEVEL reticle leveling device. The DEAD LEVEL tool is a small platformon which a section of Picatinny rail is mounted. The tool includesseveral adjustable thumb screws for leveling the device, and anintegrated precision bubble level that the user can use to check theorientation of the platform.

To use the platform, a user must remove their scope from the rifle, withthe scope mounts still attached (but with the scope loose in themounts), and attach the scope mounts to the platform. The user may thencheck the level of the platform, and make the appropriate adjustments byusing the precision thumbscrews. At that point, the user may lookthrough the scope at a level surface, such as the top of a building, andtighten down their ring caps.

This platform has numerous problems similar to those discussed above.For example, as previously discussed, the platform has all the problemsof imprecision that come from using a bubble level. The platform also,as discussed above, requires the reticle to be perfectly level in thescope (which, again, is not always the case) in order for the user to beable to use it to properly align the scope. However, this platformintroduces an additional complication—namely, that the user must removethe scope from the platform and put it back on the rifle withoutmisaligning it in any way—which can also be a source of error.

Lastly, there have been some attempts to develop a light-based scopealignment tool, mostly from hobbyists making use of improvisedprototypes. One such example of this is the method for leveling areticle described by Tony Kahn of KAHNTROL SOLUTIONS in a Feb. 8, 2015posting, https://kahntrol.com/leveling-a-reticle/, archived athttp://web.archive.org/web/20160318093947/https://kahntrol.com/leveling-a-reticle/.

In particular, Mr. Kahn describes hanging a piece of poster board with aplumb line (i.e. a hanging string) hanging in front of it. Mr. Kahnrecommends making use of a fine plumb line. The rifle is then set infront of the poster board, in a cleaning rest or on bipods, such thatthe buttstock of the rifle is located next to the plumb line but doesnot touch it. The user then should use a standard hardware level to getthe rifle as level as possible.

Mr. Kahn then recommends finding the brightest light possible andshining it into the objective end of the scope. The user should thenfocus the scope until a clear projected image is shown on the posterboard. This then provides a clear view of what adjustments need to bemade and allows the user to have both hands free to make them.

This idea also has certain downsides. For example, it requires the userto place their rifle on a level surface in order to check it against theplumb line; if the surface is not level, then the method will produce aflawed adjustment of the scope, as there is no guarantee that the userwill be able to adjust the vertical part of the reticle such that it isplaced parallel to a bisecting plane of the rifle and such that thehorizontal line is placed normal to the bisecting plane if the user isadjusting their scope based entirely on something independent from therifle. The method also requires adjusting the focus of the lens until aprojected image appears, which may require significant adjustments tothe scope that will then have to be reversed.

SUMMARY

Exemplary embodiments described herein generally relate to a scopealignment apparatus and a method, and, more specifically, to the scopealignment apparatus and a method which uses a light source, a guidesurface which may be mounted on or to the buttstock of the rifle, and amagnifier for the alignment.

Such a scope alignment apparatus may include: a guide component having aguide line on a projection surface of the guide component and beingdetachably mounted on a backside of a buttstock of a rifle; a lightsource projecting a light through a scope of the rifle in a direction toprojection surface of the guide component; and a lens being provided toan eyepiece area of the scope and adjusting the light and a reticle ofthe scope to be visible on the projection surface, wherein the scope isaligned by adjusting a position of the reticle to match with the guideline on the projection surface.

Another exemplary embodiment can describe a method for the scopealignment. The method may include: mounting, detachably, a guidecomponent that has a guide line on a projection surface of the guidecomponent on a backside of a buttstock of a rifle; projecting, by alight source, a light through a scope of the rifle in a direction toprojection surface of the guide component; providing a lens to aneyepiece area of the scope to adjust the light and a reticle of thescope to be visible on the projection surface; and aligning the scope byadjusting a position of the reticle to match with the guide line on theprojection surface.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Advantages of embodiments of the present invention will be apparent fromthe following detailed description of the exemplary embodiments thereof,which description should be considered in conjunction with theaccompanying drawings in which like numerals indicate like elements, inwhich:

FIG. 1A is an exemplary embodiment of components and tools that may beused to implement a scope alignment tool.

FIG. 1B is an exemplary embodiment of a single piece of a guidecomponent that may be used to implement a scope alignment tool.

FIG. 2A is an exemplary embodiment of a scope alignment tool guidecomponent.

FIG. 2B is an exemplary embodiment of a scope alignment tool guidecomponent.

FIG. 2C is an exemplary embodiment of a scope alignment tool guidecomponent.

FIG. 2D is an exemplary embodiment of a scope alignment tool lightcomponent.

FIG. 3 is an exemplary embodiment of a scope alignment tool with thelight component activated.

FIG. 4A is an exemplary embodiment of a scope alignment tool lenscomponent.

FIG. 4B is an exemplary embodiment of a scope alignment tool lenscomponent.

FIG. 5 is an exemplary embodiment of a scope alignment tool with thelight component activated and the lens component in the properconfiguration.

FIG. 6 is an exemplary embodiment of a scope alignment tool after thescope has been adjusted into a correct position.

FIG. 7 is an exemplary embodiment of a scope alignment tool.

FIG. 8 is an exemplary embodiment of a scope alignment tool.

FIG. 9 is an exemplary embodiment of a scope alignment tool with thelight component activated.

FIG. 10 is an exemplary embodiment of a scope alignment tool with thelight component activated and the lens component in the properconfiguration.

FIG. 11 is an exemplary embodiment of a scope alignment tool after thescope has been adjusted into a correct position.

FIG. 12 is an exemplary embodiment of a flowchart depicting a method ofusing the scope alignment tool.

FIG. 13 is another exemplary embodiment of a single piece of a guidecomponent that may be used to implement a scope alignment tool.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Aspects of the invention are disclosed in the following description andrelated drawings directed to specific embodiments of the invention.Alternate embodiments may be devised without departing from the spiritor the scope of the invention. Additionally, well-known elements ofexemplary embodiments of the invention will not be described in detailor will be omitted so as not to obscure the relevant details of theinvention. Further, to facilitate an understanding of the descriptiondiscussion of several terms used herein follows.

As used herein, the word “exemplary” means “serving as an example,instance or illustration.” The embodiments described herein are notlimiting, but rather are exemplary only. It should be understood thatthe described embodiments are not necessarily to be construed aspreferred or advantageous over other embodiments. Moreover, the terms“embodiments of the invention”, “embodiments” or “invention” do notrequire that all embodiments of the invention include the discussedfeature, advantage or mode of operation.

According to an exemplary embodiment, and referring generally to theFigures, various exemplary implementations of an alignment tool for afirearm scope or sight may be disclosed.

Turning now to exemplary FIG. 1A, FIG. 1A displays an exemplaryembodiment of components and tools that may be used to implement a scopealignment tool 100. This may include, for example, a scope guidecomponent 102, a screwdriver or other tool 104 configured to remove orloosen the buttstock plate screws of a rifle or other firearm, a lenscomponent 106, and a light component 108.

In some exemplary embodiments, a scope guide component 102 may be formedfrom one or more guides. In one exemplary embodiment, a scope guidecomponent 102 may be constructed from two projection posts, each beingformed (with a desired degree of precision) so as to be straight, andeach being formed from a material that resists deformation, such asaluminum or another metal. Projection posts may be sized to fit betweenthe buttstock of the rifle and the buttstock plate; for example,according to an exemplary embodiment, projection posts may beapproximately ⅜ of an inch thick and approximately one inch wide, thoughprojection posts may also be sized to have other dimensions.

In an exemplary embodiment, in order to install the projection posts, auser may loosen one or more screws on the buttstock plate of the rifle(or other firearm), so as to add an amount of space between thebuttstock and the buttstock plate. The user may then place theprojection posts between the buttstock and the buttstock plate, withinthat space. In some embodiments, wherein the screws have been accuratelyaligned along the center line of the rifle, the user may be able to usethe screws as guides to determine how the projection posts should beplaced; in other embodiments, when the screws have not been accuratelyaligned, the user may adjust the projection posts from this position.The user may then tighten the screws of the buttstock plate in order toclamp the projection posts between the buttstock and the buttstockplate.

Alternatively, in some embodiments, a user may remove the buttstockplate entirely. In such an embodiment, the projection posts may bemounted on the end of the buttstock in such a manner as to not obstructthe screws of the buttstock plate. Once the projection posts have beenplaced, the user may replace the buttstock plate by screwing the screwsback in.

Referring exemplary FIG. 1B, in another exemplary embodiment, the guidemay be a single piece. According to an exemplary embodiment, in order toinstall the guide, the user may remove the buttstock plate entirely, addthe single-piece guide over the buttstock, and replace the buttstockplate and buttstock screws. In some exemplary embodiments, asingle-piece guide may have one or more screw holes through which thescrews of the buttstock plate may be disposed, which may aid in keepingthe single-piece guide fixed in place. Alternatively, in an exemplaryembodiment, the single-piece guide may have a plurality of openings inone side that are designed to fit over the screws, such that the portionof the guide that mounts to the buttstock has an “E-shape” or “3-shape.”As shown in FIG. 1B, in an exemplary embodiment, the single piece guide118 may have a slot 120 which is mounted between the buttstock and abuttstock plate. The slot 120 of the guide may be designed to fit overthe screws between the buttstock and a buttstock plate so that the guidemay be mounted easily.

Turning now to exemplary FIGS. 2A and 2B, FIGS. 2A and 2B may show anexemplary embodiment of a scope alignment tool guide component 102. Inan exemplary embodiment, such a guide component may be disposed betweenthe buttstock of a rifle 110 and the buttstock plate 112 of a rifle. Thebuttstock plate 112 may then be tightened to secure the guide component102 as shown in FIG. 2B.

Turning now to exemplary FIG. 2C, an alternative view of a scopealignment tool guide component 102 may be shown.

Turning now to exemplary FIG. 2D, an exemplary embodiment of a scopealignment tool light component 108 may be shown. According to anexemplary embodiment, a scope alignment tool 100 may be provided with aseparate light component 108, which may be disposed such that itprojects light through the scope in the direction of the guide component102. According to an exemplary embodiment, the light component may be,for example, a flashlight, or may be any other light source, as may bedesired.

According to an exemplary embodiment, a light component 108 may befitted or fittable to a scope, for example by one or more fittingsdisposed on the portion of the light source facing the scope (such asthe rim of the flashlight). In an exemplary embodiment, a lightcomponent 108 may be fittable to the barrel or stock of a rifle, forexample with one or more clamps. In an exemplary embodiment, a lightcomponent 108 may be fittable to a rail of a firearm ahead of the scope.In an exemplary embodiment, a light component 108 may be a freestandingdevice, or may be coupled to a stand or other freestanding device onwhich the rifle is rested or mounted.

Turning now to exemplary FIG. 3, FIG. 3 shows an exemplary embodiment ofa guide component 102 having an illuminated area 114 projected thereonby the light component 108. The light component 108 may project lightthrough the scope and onto the guide component 102 in an area largeenough to be visible to a user. It should be noted that, in theexemplary embodiment of FIG. 3, the reticle of the scope is not visiblein the illuminated area 114.

Turning now to exemplary FIG. 4A, FIG. 4A shows an exemplary embodimentof a scope alignment tool lens component 106. In an exemplaryembodiment, a scope alignment tool lens component 106 may be provided infront of the eyepiece of the scope of the rifle in order to magnify thelight passing through the scope, which may have the effect of improvingthe visibility of the scope reticle.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the scope alignment tool lenscomponent 106 may be a positive lens. In some embodiments, any type ofpositive lens may be used; for example, in an exemplary embodiment, thescope alignment tool lens component 106 may be a Fresnel lens. In someembodiments, any type of lens material may be used; for example, in anexemplary embodiment, a scope alignment tool lens component 106 may beconstructed from a plastic, a glass, or any other kind of transparentmaterial.

In an exemplary embodiment, the scope alignment tool lens component 106may be fitted to a scope or may be fittable to a scope; for example,according to an exemplary embodiment, the scope alignment tool lenscomponent 106 may be disposed on the scope so that it can be quicklyadded or removed from the eyepiece area of the scope, or may be formedwithin a housing that may be coupled to the eyepiece area of the scope.In another exemplary embodiment, the scope alignment tool lens component106 may be housed within a housing, which may be fittable to theeyepiece area of the scope. In an exemplary embodiment, the scopealignment tool lens component 106 may be housed within a stand-alonedevice, or may be a separate component; for example, in an exemplaryembodiment, a scope alignment tool lens component 106 may be a handheldlarge-aperture lens.

Turning now to exemplary FIG. 4B, FIG. 4B displays an exemplaryembodiment of a scope alignment tool lens component 106, which may beused by holding the scope alignment tool lens component 106 in front ofthe eyepiece of the scope. When projecting light through the scope, thescope alignment tool lens component 106 may magnify the light emanatingfrom the eyepiece of the scope and project the light onto the guidecomponent 102, which may also serve to magnify the reticle of the scopeand make it visible on the projection surface.

Turning now to exemplary FIG. 5, FIG. 5 displays an exemplary embodimentof a scope alignment tool 100 having the light component 108 activatedand the lens component 106 in the proper configuration. The reticle 116may be magnified and projected onto the guide component 102. This mayallow for alignment of the scope.

According to the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the reticle 116 may bedisplayed in a position that indicates that the scope is misaligned. Theuser may be able to adjust the scope to bring the reticle 116 into aposition that indicates that the scope is properly aligned; thisposition may be a position such that the vertical line of the reticle116 is collinear (or approximately collinear) with the edge of the guidecomponent 102.

Turning now to exemplary FIG. 6, FIG. 6 displays an exemplary embodimentof a scope alignment tool 100 after the scope has been adjusted into acorrect position. As shown in FIG. 6, the vertical part of the reticle116 is provided along the edge of the guide component 102, indicatingthat the vertical part of the reticle 116 is properly aligned, parallelto the bisecting plane of the rifle.

Turning now to exemplary FIG. 7, FIG. 7 displays an alternativeexemplary embodiment of a scope alignment tool 200 having a differentshape to that of the scope alignment tool 100. According to an exemplaryembodiment, a scope alignment tool 200 may, instead of fitting betweenthe buttstock and buttstock plate of a rifle 110, permit the buttstockof the rifle 110 to be positioned on or in the scope alignment tool 200.For example, according to an exemplary embodiment, a scope alignmenttool 200 may have an upper bracket 206 and a lower bracket 204 betweenwhich the buttstock of the rifle 110 may be mounted. Alternatively, thescope alignment tool 200 may have, for example, a recessed portion inwhich the buttstock of the rifle 110 may rest, or may alternatively becoupled to the rifle 110, as may be desired.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the scope alignment tool 200 mayadditionally have a stand 202, which may allow the scope alignment tool200 to stand free. scope alignment tool 200 may additionally have aguide component 208, which may be, for example, a guide line or a guidegrid, or may be, for example, one or more vertically-disposed projectionposts which may be similar to projection posts 102.

Turning now to exemplary FIG. 8, FIG. 8 displays an exemplary embodimentof a scope alignment tool 200. According to an exemplary embodiment, ascope alignment tool 200 may have a guide component 208 that may be aguide grid with one or more guide lines 212 disposed in a position suchthat at least one of the guide lines 212 may be (and may be indicated tobe) disposed along the center line of the rifle 110.

Turning now to exemplary FIG. 9, FIG. 9 displays an exemplary embodimentof a scope alignment tool 200 after a light component has beenactivated. An illuminated area 210 may be projected onto the guidecomponent 208 from the eyepiece area.

Turning now to exemplary FIG. 10, FIG. 10 displays an exemplaryembodiment of a scope alignment tool 200 after a light component hasbeen activated and after a lens component has been properly positioned.The reticle 214 of the scope may be projected onto the guide component208, allowing the scope to be adjusted to a position in which thereticle 214 is aligned in the proper position on the guide component208.

Turning now to exemplary FIG. 11, FIG. 11 displays an exemplaryembodiment of a scope alignment tool 200 after the scope has beenadjusted into a correct position. The reticle 214 may be projected in aposition such that it overlaps with the guide line 212, indicating thatthe reticle 214 is properly positioned.

Turning now to exemplary FIG. 12, FIG. 12 displays an exemplaryflowchart of a method of using a scope alignment tool 300. In a firststep 302, a user may configure the guide component of the scopealignment tool such that the guide component of the scope alignment toolsupports the buttstock (whether by being coupled between the buttstockand buttstock plate, supporting the buttstock in a bracket, or any othersuch configuration, as may be desired). In a next step 304, a user mayposition a light source on the distal part of the scope such that thelight source projects light through the scope in the direction of theguide component. In a next step 306, a user may position a lens or othermagnifying implement on the proximal side of the scope, such that itmagnifies and projects the reticle onto the guide component. In a nextstep 308, a user may align the reticle with a guide on the guidecomponent.

Turning now to exemplary FIG. 13, FIG. 13 may show another exemplaryembodiment of a single piece of a guide component. According to anexemplary embodiment, the single piece guide 118 may have a slot 120which is mounted between the buttstock and a buttstock plate asdescribed above in FIG. 1B. Also, in an exemplary embodiment, the dottedlines 216 may serve as a simple proof that the inside edges of theopening are parallel to the scribed center line 218 for the test ofwhether the scope alignment tool is manufactured accurately. Further, inan exemplary embodiment, the hash marks 212 on the cross lines may serveas a way to align the reticle parallel to the scribed center line 218 ordotted lines 216, and as marks for measuring deflection when the scopering is tightened down after alignment.

The foregoing description and accompanying figures illustrate theprinciples, preferred embodiments and modes of operation of theinvention. However, the invention should not be construed as beinglimited to the particular embodiments discussed above. Additionalvariations of the embodiments discussed above will be appreciated bythose skilled in the art (for example, features associated with certainconfigurations of the invention may instead be associated with any otherconfigurations of the invention, as desired).

Therefore, the above-described embodiments should be regarded asillustrative rather than restrictive. Accordingly, it should beappreciated that variations to those embodiments can be made by thoseskilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention asdefined by the following claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. An apparatus for a firearm scope alignmentcomprising: a guide component having a guide line on a projectionsurface of the guide component and being detachably mounted on abackside of a buttstock of a rifle; a light source projecting a lightthrough a scope of the rifle in a direction to projection surface of theguide component; and a lens being provided to an eyepiece area of thescope and adjusting the light and a reticle of the scope to be visibleon the projection surface, wherein the scope is aligned by adjusting aposition of the reticle to match with the guide line on the projectionsurface.
 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the guide component is asingle piece and has a slot which is mounted between the buttstock and abuttstock plate.
 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the guidecomponent is divided into two pieces of projection posts which aremounted between the buttstock and a buttstock plate.
 4. The apparatus ofclaim 1, wherein the guide component is a single piece and has twobrackets between which the buttstock is mounted.
 5. The apparatus ofclaim 1, wherein the light source is mounted on at least one of a barreland a stock of the rifle by at least one clamp.
 6. The apparatus ofclaim 1, wherein the light source is mounted on a rail of a firearmahead of the scope.
 7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the lightsource is a freestanding device.
 8. The apparatus of claim 1, whereinthe lens is detachably coupled to the eyepiece area of the scope.
 9. Theapparatus of claim 1, wherein the lens is a stand-alone device.
 10. Amethod for a firearm scope alignment comprising: mounting, detachably, aguide component that has a guide line on a projection surface of theguide component on a backside of a buttstock of a rifle; projecting, bya light source, a light through a scope of the rifle in a direction toprojection surface of the guide component; providing a lens to aneyepiece area of the scope to adjust the light and a reticle of thescope to be visible on the projection surface; and aligning the scope byadjusting a position of the reticle to match with the guide line on theprojection surface.
 11. The method of claim 10, wherein the guidecomponent is a single piece and has a slot which is mounted between thebuttstock and a buttstock plate.
 12. The method of claim 10, wherein theguide component is divided into two pieces of projection posts which aremounted between the buttstock and a buttstock plate.
 13. The method ofclaim 10, wherein the guide component is a single piece and has twobrackets between which the buttstock is mounted.
 14. The method of claim10, wherein the light source is mounted on at least one of a barrel anda stock of the rifle by at least one clamp.
 15. The method of claim 10,wherein the light source is mounted on a rail of a firearm ahead of thescope.
 16. The method of claim 10, wherein the light source is afreestanding device.
 17. The method of claim 10, wherein the lens isdetachably coupled to the eyepiece area of the scope.
 18. The method ofclaim 10, wherein the lens is a stand-alone device.